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California Nurse License and Renewal: What You need to Know

Landing a California nursing job is your golden ticket to a land of adventure, beautiful scenery and lots of sunshine – but the California nurse license process can prove to be a bit of a hassle to out-of-staters. We make it headache-free by guiding you through every step, paying for processing, and expediting the entire process. Let us know you’re interested by filling out the form on this page.


Things to know about applying for your California nurse license:

  • We'll expedite the delivery of your documentation and submit your fingerprint screening to move the process along.
  • You should receive your license in the mail in about 12 weeks.
  • Our recruiters will work to match you to exclusive and highly accredited falcilities up and down the Golden State, from sunny San Diego to the majestic redwoods.

Documents needed for getting your California nurse license:

  • Completed Application
  • 2x2 photo
  • Verification of current license
  • Nursing school transcripts
  • Fingerprint card

Processing fees to be aware of:

  • $100 application fee
  • $49 Fingerprint card
  • $50 Temporary license
  • $140 Renewal fee

California Board of Nursing, 1747 North Market Blvd., Ste. 150, Sacremento, CA 95834; Mail to:P.O. Box 944210; Sacremento, CA 94244-2100; Call:(916) 322-3350; Web:http://www.rn.ca.gov